Period 2 Vocabulary Page

Vocabulary Words 1-40

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Word	Definition	image
1 Enmity	a feeling or condition of hostility
2 Vivacious	lively or animated
3 Benevolent	characterized by or expressing good will or kindly feelings; desiring to help others
4 Maxim	an expression of general truth or principal; a principal or rule of conduct
5 Ignominious	humiliated; marked by shame. Example: An ignominious retreat.
6 posthumously	Arising; continuing after ones death. Example: A posthumous award for bravery.
7 Seclusion	The state of being isolated/alone; solitude. Example: He sought seclusion in his study.
8 Pretext	Something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; excuse. Example: The leaders used the insult as a pretext to declare war.
9 Aloof	uninterested...not caring about something apart. Example: They always stayed aloof from their classmates.
10 Sordid	meanly selfish, self seeking
11 Capitulate	To surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms; to give up resistance
12 Incite	Intended or likely to influence into action
13 Conciliatory	agreeable/likely to give in in an argument/friendly
14 taciturn	Silent - quiet
15 Frugal	Cheap...does not easily spend money
16 Cynical	Negative like benjamin the donkey
17 Tyranny	single ruler - mean spirited government...
18 Eminent/Preeminent	To stand out from others/high in rank
19 Apathy	lack of care or emotion
20 Obstinate	stubborn...never gives up
21 Indefatigable	Incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring
22 Tractable	Easy to manage; Docile; Yielding; Easy to handle
23 Ratify	To confirm by expressing consent; Approval; To confirm
24 Innovation	Something new or different introduced; introduction of new things or methods
25 Procure	obtain or get by care; effort
26 Articulate	uttered clearly and distinctly
27 Repose	relax lay back or sleep
28 Imposing	Impressive
29 Accord	1. To agree or be in harmony 2.To bestow upon
30 Unscathed	Not scathed; unharmed; uninjured
31 Impending	about to happen; imminent; imminently threatening or menacing
32 censure	Strong or vehement expression of disapproval; an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of it's members
33 Diligent	Constant in effort to accomplish something;attentive and persistent in doing anything ; done or persuaded with perserving attention
34 Intimate	close in relationships/personally close
35 malignant	dangerous/harmful
36 Morose	gloomy/depressed
37 Tumult	Violent and noisy commotion/ riot or disorder
38 Collaborate	to work, with one another; cooperate, as on a literary work; to cooperate, usually willingly, with an enemy nation
39 Countenance	Appearance; the face; calm facial expression
40 contemplate	to think over/consider thoroughly

enmity: a feeling or condition of hostility


vivacious: lively or animated


benevolent: characterized by or expressing good will or kindly feelings; desiring to help others



maxim: an expression of general truth or principal; a principal or rule of conduct



13.Conciliator: Intended or likely to placate or pacify

14.Taciturn: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

15.Frugal: characterized by or reflecting ecomoy in the use of resources

16.Cynical: Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

17. Tyranny: a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler


eminent: to stand out

apathy: a lack of emotion

obstinate: to persuadeindefatigable: untiring


Articulate : 1. Uttered in distinct syllables 2.capable of speech

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Repose: 1. The act of resting, or being at rest 2. Being at peace

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Imposing: impressive

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Accord: 1. To agree or be in harmony 2.To bestow upon

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Intimate: Associated in close relationship


Malignant: Very dangerous or harmful influence, very cruel behavior



Morose: Gloomy or sullen, expressing grief



Tumult: Violent or noisy commotion in a crowd, General outbreak or riot

Contemplate: Observe or study thoughtfully, Consider thoroughly




5. Ignominious- Discreditable; humiliating. Example: An ignominious retreat.


6. Posthumously- Arising; continuing after ones death. Example: A posthumous award for bravery.


7. Seclusion- The state of being secluded; solitude. Example: He sought seclusion in his study.


8. Pretext- Something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; excuse. Example: The leaders used the insult as a pretext to declare war.


9. Aloof- At a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart. Example: They always stayed aloof from their classmates.